Now that we're knee-deep in summer, it's time to give your hair a midseason refresher and switch up your hair color. Whether you want a bold splash of pink on your ends or a few natural highlights, we've got you covered with these celebrity-inspired ideas. read more

Question: What’s the easiest way to get bouncy, clean, soft, healthy, and shiny hair fast? Answer: dry conditioners! As a self-proclaimed collector of hair products, when I came across this new development last week, I figured I’d have to share my secret with you guys! Dry conditioners are similar in level of awesomeness to dry shampoos. They come in spray cans, are extremely easy to use, and also eliminate excess oil. Unlike traditional conditioners, dry conditioners are applied directly to your dry hair, any time you want. They’re also great because they improve both the look and quality of your hair (hello, natural proteins!). Here are some of my favorites from niche brands I love: Keratin Complex Lock Luster Nourishing Spray Conditioner:Talk about multitasking! The keratin and antioxidants in this formula hydrate and detangle your mane, while other properties work to protect your hair from heat. Percy & Reed No-Fuss Flawlessness Dry Conditioner: This is my favorite dry conditioner to use for midday touch-ups. It adds volume and lots of silky softness. Liquid Keratin Keratin-Infused Shine and Moisture Renewing Dry Conditioner: My hair instantly looked shinier and felt softer (trust me, it isn’t easy to make peroxide blond, dip-dyed turquoise read more

It’s that time of the year when the weather likes to play little tricks. Sunny and warm one day, cold and rainy the next. Your skin, sadly, likes to play those same little games. Oily and shiny one day, flaky and dry the next sound familiar!? Sure, the moody weather can be fun for those of us who like to change our outfits multiple times a day but definitely not for the sensitive-skin bunch. Here are the products I’ve been using lately to combat some of the problems with this transitional weather: DERMAdoctor Calm Cool & Corrected Anti-Redness Tranquility Cream: Aloe vera and shea butter hydrate parched skin and soothe redness, while sebum-absorbing particles knock out traces of shininess. This product has saved my face more ways than I can count lately. Soap & Glory Calm One Calm All Bubble Bath: Calm your skin with this intensely moisturizing bubble bath potion. It’s so moisturizing, you can skip using body lotion for a day! Hydraskin Intensive Skin-Hydrating Serum: I use this in summer when it’s too humid to wear a lotion, but also use it in the middle of winter when my skin is flaking from dryness. Just one drop brightens your read more

I can't even count the number of times I've spent hours trying to craft a nail art look using a complicated kit. From huge 3-D plastic skulls to stick-on nail appliqués, caviar beads, and more, it’s gotten to the point where I’ve been longing for something easier! Enter one-step textured polishes. Here are a few examples of my favorites being released this spring: Illamasqua's Speckled Nail Varnish: Apparently dreams really do come true, because I’ve always wanted my nails to look as cute as baby dinosaur eggs! Available in five pastel shades, each with huge chunks of matte black glitter, these beauties are absolutely unlike anything I've ever seen. Nails Inc Concrete Effect Polish, available in May: Hit the streets with these rough and bumpy polishes by Nails Inc. The brighter colors like neon yellow and red remind me of coral! Is it beach time yet? OPI Liquid Sand Nail Lacquer: Tiny three-dimensional beads and hints of glitter all over your nails in one step—need I say more? Go sans topcoat with this one for maximum texture. What do you think of these new textured polishes? Will you give the trend a try? Photos: Courtesy read more

Lots of people think blondes have more fun, but it’s actually a lot of hard work! I’ve had every hair color under the sun, and have tried hundreds of products to help maintain dyed hair. Here are my top picks for anyone having a spring fling or a long-term romance with blonde hair! Kerastase Masquintense: Kerastase's classic mask will make your processed strands softer than your favorite cashmere sweater. Apply it in the shower immediately after lightening, or use whenever your hair feels thirsty. Joico Color Endure Violet Sulfate-Free Shampoo: When I went from deep fuchsia to platinum blonde, this shampoo got rid of the disgusting yellow and orange streaks the bleach just couldn’t get it out. The violet pigments in this shampoo combat almost any shade of brassiness. Couture Colour Resc-Hue Water Purification System: Hook this guy directly up to your shower to remove the nasty chlorine and minerals found in tap water. It will keep your hair color brighter and lighter for longer. L'Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Color Vibrancy Dual Protect Spray: Seriously, what blonde doesn’t dream of shiny hair? L'Oreal's dual product adds shine and protects your hair from heat. Obsessed! Manic Panic Virgin Snow: This stuff read more